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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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